The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-07-06

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Grated mound so carefully graded and so
we'll kept covers about II acres, which
was once a rough hill and a scene of terri
BILE carnage.
Across the Baltimore Pike from this
point stands Cemetery Hill. Its strength
and defensive position is at once recog-
nized. Here we find mounted cannons,
protected by hastily constructed lunette.
Here our guide graphically points out
the scenes Of the surrounding fields and
the terrible conflict with the Louisiana
Tigers, on the very spot and over the
walls on which we stand. We drive to
Culp's Hill. Here we find trenches re-
sembling an empty mill race, worming
and extending the entire length of this
rocky and wooded hill. The forest in
many places has been 50 badly riddled
with shot and shell that many trees have
died as did the brave under their very
boughs. 1t is just over shallow ra-
vine on slight bluff beyond, where the
18th N. j. Infantry had their engage
ment and where we halted few minu-
tes to view the base of handsome mon
ument erected to their memory. The
shaft had not yet been placed in posi-
ton, the unvailing of which and cere-
monies took place on Friday following
our visit. We come back almost to our
first starting point and drive south
westerly course down Emmitsburg road,
directly over the dale SO holly contested
on the second and third days battle, over
the ground on which Pickett pushed
forward to make his final charge.
This road for mile down to the noted
peach orchard is dotted on both sides
with obelisks Of exquisite design and
finish, representing appropriate EN-.
blems of active warfare, each placed
upon the line occupied by the organi-
cation whose memory it recalls.
At the noted peach orchard we bear
directly to the left and pass the noted
wheat field, now grassy plain, which ex-
tends on south east to what is known as
the death valley. We now turn SOUTH
ward over ragged clumps and boulders
and soon we are in the vicinity OF
"Devips Den," deep rocky rayine
through which flows small stream
coming from the direction of the orchard
and wheat field, dividing the Den from
the huge rocky base of little Round Top
that towers some three or four hundred
yards beyond. Bullet marks are here
thickly impressed upon the faces of huge
rocks, the work of sharpshooters in q
duel for the eontiol of Little Round Top.
The sloping fields or valleys from this
point northwards to the wheat field are
called the Valley of Death, and are said
to have been literally bnthed with blood.
Morning Little Round Top, the scene
OF stubborn charge and countercharge
among the crags and rocks, where cannon
are at this present time stationed to
represent the battery as it was after that
fatigueing drag up its rocky trails. This
hill, too, was baptised in blood. Here
stands monument that marks VinceDt's
death fall. A few feet from this Gen.
Weed. also Lieut.. Hazlett, while in the
act of catching him, and others of dis
tinction, all met their death from DEVILS
Den sharpshooters. A few hundred
yards away to the west from this point
we have bird'seye view Of almost the
entire battlefield 1t was from this bat
terry the Union artillery had entire COM
mand of the valley and all the battle
ground lying north between this point
aud Cemetery Hill. Below us, on the
steep sides, are yet to be seen long piles
of rocks and boulders hastily built as
breastworks. After Major Holtzworth
finished his description, from this mount
we descended via another route, taking
us over an avenue recently opened along
the entire Union line of battle. both
sides of which are now dotted with
handsome monuments. The breastworks
are we'll preserved. Finally we are led
to point where the stone walls angle.
Near by, cluster of trees yet stand that
was singled out for concentration Of
the rebel forces, where the centre of
their column under command of Pickett
was directed to make the ever memorable
charge known as Pickett's Charge"
1t was at this point the Confederates re-
ceived their death-blow, and in history
is termed the " High Water Mark of the
Rebellion. Here large monument
| stands, fanked on each side by granite
posts few PAGES apart, linked together
with chains SO appropriately arranged
indicating the very spot where the terri
BILE hand to hand assault reached its
highest. 1t was here that Cushing re-
ceived his mortal wound, after which he
ran his last serviceable gun to the stone
fence, gave them another shot, bid his
men goodbye" and fell dead at his
post. Hancock, too, was severely wound
ed. Armistead, about capturing Union
gun, was MORALLY wounded. 1t is said
his last words were Tell Hancock l
have wronged him and my country"
Near by stands IN odd monument of
the Goth Massachusetts,, brought from
their New England home, upon which
many of them had played in early youth
"a huge conglomerate boulder weighing
about twenty tons, set on granite base,
with appropriate inscription thereon.
Across the way stands monument,
erected to a Pennsylvania regiment, from
Goat Hill granite, dressed and carved by
Miller, formerly Of onr city.
| We notice preparations going on for a
friendly peace meeting. Wehad scarcely
reached orr homes when the press an
nounces Old Foes Friendly. Veterans
Of Gettysburg United in the Fellowship